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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 204.26 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 204.26 and 75.18 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 204.26 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/204.26 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 204.26 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 15,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355.89/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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